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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 9, 2021

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Reaffirms Affiliation with ALADS//New Contract with Dynamic Concepts//USS Honors Mariners for At-Sea Rescues//M.E.B.A. Job Calls Revert to “3 Business Days”//BCTGM Workers Reject Proposed Contract with Kellogg’s//Organizations Warn Against Supply Chain Damage through Omicron Overreach//CG will Investigate SA-SH Cases//Vacation Benefits – Year-End Closing//Split Your Vacation Payments//2021 Holiday Gift Guide//Remaining M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for December 2, 2021

In this issue//Winter Work Agreement with Interlake//Pay Policy for Vaccinated Interlake Mariners//WSF CHIMACUM Rescue of Overboard Passenger//CHARLES DREW Crew Rescues Fishermen//Sign Up for Online HQ Meeting//USMMA Study Finds Unresolved Systemic Problems//Amazon Organizing Election Must Be Rerun//Unions Tell Employers to Fight Domestic Violence//Crew Change Crisis Eases//Vacation Benefits, Year-End Closing//M.E.B.A. Holiday Parties//Rep. DeFazio will Retire//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 25, 2021

In this issue//M.E.B.A., AMC Meet with FMC on Supply Chain Issues//Release of SPR will Benefit U.S.-Flag//Another MSC EPF Readies for Action//Sen. Gary Peters Honored by Great Lakes Group//Stationary Engineer Position with Eco-Alpha//Faith Leaders Tell Wendy’s to “Respect Farmworkers”//Qualified Applicants Can Make Membership if They Forward Docs//Those in Dues Arrears Will Be Dropped//Last Few Weeks to Vie for the G&W Swag-Bag//Facebook Photos Needed//Thanksgiving Day Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 18, 2021

In this issue//Agreement with Keystone for Research Vessel Work//AMP, TTD Applaud Infrastructure Investment//TTD Calls Out Anti-Worker Policies, Industry Practices in Supply Chain Crisis//Axe-Man’s Rousing Labor Tribute//IATSE, IAM, UAW John Deere Workers Ratify Contracts//Applicants Reminded of Requirements for Membership//4MF Disc Golf Tournament on Nov. 28th//Union-Made Thanksgiving//Note on Thanksgiving Closures//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 11, 2021

In this issue//Tentative Agreement with Hapag//M.E.B.A. Agreement to Crew Newly Acquired Vessel//Maritime Provisions of New Infrastructure Bill//M.E.B.A. at Port of Baltimore with President Biden//Bill for More Cadet Safeguards//Latest MSC Fleet Oiler Christened//Applicants Should Be Aware of Upcoming Vote for Membership//Vacation Benefits – Year-End Closing//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for November 4, 2021

In this issue//HORIZON RELIANCE Honored, Plans for Repowering//MAERSK KANSAS schedule//Sea Year on Hold as USMMA Examines Program//Matson Commits to GHG Net Zero Goal; IMO, ITF Continue Push//UAW John Deere Workers Remain on Strike//Union Matching G&W Contributions//Disc Golf Tournament at CMES on Nov. 28th//Juneau Hall at New Location//Veterans Day Closings//Sign Up for Online HQ Meeting//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 28, 2021

In this issue//New Interlake Vessel Christened//Maritime Unions Emphasize Necessity of Safe Workplaces//New TRANSCOM Commander Looks for RRF Recapitalization//Rep. Luria Promotes U.S.-Flag Shipping in Congressional Remarks//Revised Pasha LOU Pushes Vaccine Requirement Effectiveness Date//TTD Calls for Tanker Security Program Funding//Cape May-Lewes Ferry Finishes Repowering, New Vaccine Protocols//Report: Mariner Morale has Rebounded but Retention will be an Issue//Juneau Hall at New Location Ne

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 21, 2021

In this issue//Bargaining with Hapag-Crowley//WSF Vaccine Mandate//Union Looks to Jumpstart Talks with NYC for S.I. Ferry Officers//Shortages Creating Drug Testing Delays//Maritime Unions Urge Icebreaker Funding//Tentative Agreements Avert Film & TV Worker Strike//Worker Anger Fueling Labor Actions//Piracy at a 27-Year Low//Vacation Plan Direct Deposit//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 14, 2021

In this issue//Respectful At-Sea Workplace Stressed//Pasha Fleet Vaccine Mandate//Meeting with Liberty//RADM. Ann Phillips Nominated as Next MarAd Leader//TRANSCOM Leader Confirmed//Juneau Hall Relocation//Apply for Union Plus Scholarships//Film & TV Workers Could Strike as Early as Next Week//Sign Up for Vacation Plan Direct Deposit//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 7, 2021

In this issue//Maritime Labor Urges Member Vaccinations//AMC’s Caponiti is ‘Friend of Seafarers’//Int’l Prop Club has Interesting & Informative Agenda//Ports Look to Reduce GHG//Use Website to Iron Out LWOP, Vacation Dues Lapses//Union-Made Candy//Make Sure Your E-Mail Address is on File//Halls, Offices Closed on Monday for Holiday//

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